Since 1531, the enigmatic tilma or cloak of Saint Juan Diego which bears the miraculous image of the Virgin Mary (Our Lady of Guadalupe) has captivated the hearts of millions around the world. More than 20 million faithful pilgrims visit Mexico City each year to gaze in adoration at the image in the Basilica de Guadalupe (which can accommodate 10,000 parishioners).
Some of the hidden mysteries (detailed above) are fascinating, rich in theological symbolism and like the "Shroud of Turin," the more you study it, the more its secrets are revealed. Most amazing, there are no brushstrokes! The pigments literally appear to be floating on the surface. Scientific studies under microscopic examination also revealed reflections of the Blessed Virgin Mary's eyes . . . discovering 13 total figures including Juan Diego and Bishop Zumárraga in scenes which form from both eyes!
The above history recap of the five apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary who desired to be called "Santa Maria de Guadalupe."
Coming this November 3, 2026, worldwide, the triumphant finale of "Armor of Light III," the Christian angelic suspense trilogy by author, Peter Arnold.
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